Ruth and Dorcas

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probably early twentieth century Two-light window depicting Ruth and Boaz, and Dorcas. technique: stained glass size: 65 cm (width each light) [approx] firm/studio: probably Clayton & Bell Church of St Peter, Glasbury, Powys north wall of the nave The window is similar to the work of Clayton & Bell, and is by the same maker as the pair of windows depicting Healing and Comfort. Texts: She gleaned in the field until even (Ruth 2:17). This woman was full of good works and alms deeds (Acts 9:36). Dorcas, or Tabitha, of Joppa, a Christian disciple raised to life by Peter (Acts 9:36-42). 'Full of good works and almsdeeds' (9:36) and a maker of coats and garments (9:39). She is shown here with the poor, and with cloth, a reference to these two texts.  (ObjectID=317 ImageID=989) Original File Name=_MG_1920.jpg

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• Ruth in the field of Boaz  [Ruth 2:3-17]
• works of charity of Tabitha: she makes clothes for the poor  [Acts 9:36]

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales